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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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Default hey wats the best upgrade?

when u got ur scion for the first time...wat did u upgrade first? i got about 300....
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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i got my tint done for 125 then springs
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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Agency lightweight crank pully, frees up power the engine is already producing by shedding some of the parisitic weight on the crank, thus allowing the engine to "turn" a little easier.
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by hadji
Agency lightweight crank pully, frees up power the engine is already producing by shedding some of the parisitic weight on the crank, thus allowing the engine to "turn" a little easier.
They do? Read this thread to find out why you don't want lightweight crank pullies:
http://www.yoursciontc.com/forums/in...howtopic=14934



On topic, the first things I bought for my car was the Rear Sway Bar, Mud Guards, Sirius Radio and a new shift ****
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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Not my first but the best get yourself the Ingalls rear strut brace and the TRD rear sway. Makes a big difference and should cost around 300 together. Easy to install. My first was the TRD exhaust. I love the sound.
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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I say springs'
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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Tires. Hands down and far and away.
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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Well, mine will be tints.

Then maybe a rear sway.

And a new shift ****.
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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I got door sills and mudguards first... I want to do a rear sway but right now am wanting a tint, grill, shift/handbrake boots, and maybe some of those obx pedals and hella supertones

unfortunately, I can't be spending that much money, so I'm going to have to pick and choose
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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i would go with the rear sway bar.. best upgrade with much improvement in handling.. then tires..
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by monkeysauce
Originally Posted by hadji
Agency lightweight crank pully, frees up power the engine is already producing by shedding some of the parisitic weight on the crank, thus allowing the engine to "turn" a little easier.
They do? Read this thread to find out why you don't want lightweight crank pullies:
http://www.yoursciontc.com/forums/in...howtopic=14934



On topic, the first things I bought for my car was the Rear Sway Bar, Mud Guards, Sirius Radio and a new shift ****


There's risk in every thing stock or aftermarket. If not we wouldn't need warranties.
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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coilovers made a huge difference, but since you're on a budget, get a set of sways.
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by hadji
There's risk in every thing stock or aftermarket. If not we wouldn't need warranties.
Sure there is, but remember that there will be no warranty coverage when you have severe problems with engine internals. It won't take long for the toyota techs to call that crank pulley the proximate cause of the damage either.
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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for $300? grille's + springs
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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My first mod was an aftermarket spoiler. I also got an s2k and cf b-pillar appliques early on, also.
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Neothin
for $300? grille's + springs
grilles.. psh w.e. paul wall

go for the springs, and strut bar

the stance of the car is teh most importante!
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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haha my first upgrade tinted windows at 171 =D
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 11:21 PM
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Tint first, then springs, then rear sway, then tires once the stock ones wear out. Huge improvement in looks and handling for not a lot of $$$.
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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Greddy front strut bar $130~ tint $150~cf b-pillar applique $40=$320.

It's what I did!
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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i installed the injen cai 1st and im still loving it

heres something to think about
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=89862



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